Deadline aimed at democracy, not the govt, says Rasheed

The minister said all political forces wanted to resolve the ongoing crisis with dialogue.

Meanwhile, Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan has warned the protesters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Pakistan Awami Tehreek to avoid crossing the red-zone limits. In case of defiance, the law will take its course strictly, said the interior minister.

Imran Khan has already hinted at moving a stage further towards red zone near parliament, citing large crowd of people amassing near the protest venue.